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Your Virgin Mobile experience
The same innovative mobile experience you’ve come to expect from Virgin Mobile on your Apple Watch (GPS + Cellular).
Leave your iPhone at home
Seamlessly connect your Apple Watch (GPS + Cellular) with your mobile plan to share your data & minutes.
A subscription you'll love
Connect your Apple Watch (GPS + Cellular) to your existing Virgin Mobile plan via eSIM at AED 25 (excl. VAT) p/m.
True mobility, an eSIM away
Stay connected, even without your iPhone
With your Apple Watch (GPS + Cellular) on your Virgin Mobile plan, you can call, message, and get notifications — all without your iPhone.
Enjoy the same great Virgin Mobile experience: no queues, no contracts, just simple connectivity.
How to Get Started
To connect your Apple Watch (GPS + Cellular) eSIM to your Virgin Mobile plan:
- iPhone 6 or newer, running iOS 13 or later
- Apple Watch Series 3 or later models
- Active Virgin Mobile plan
- Each Virgin Mobile account is limited to one Apple Watch
- To activate your Apple Watch eSIM, follow these easy steps:
Set up cellular:
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone
- Tap My Watch tab
- Select Cellular
- Tap Set Up Cellular to proceed
Get your service:
- Log in to your Virgin Mobile account on the app
- Navigate to Services on the home screen
- Select 'Apple Watch' and follow the instructions
You’re all set:
- Your eSIM service will be activated in no time – just 5-7 minutes!
- We’ll send you an SMS once your activation is complete
- Use your Apple Watch your way, without your iPhone near you
Don’t have an Apple Watch?
Always on display. Built in cellular. Essential health and fitness features. All from your wrist.
Track your activity, monitor your heart rate, navigate with the compass, and stay connected with emergency calling — even without your iPhone.
Terms and conditions
- The international emergency calling feature requires an Apple Watch Series 5 or later (GPS + Cellular) model. For a list of supported countries and regions see apple.com/watches/ feature-availability.
- Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Apple Watch and iPhone service provider must be the same. Not all service providers support enterprise accounts; check with your employer and service provider. Roaming is not available outside your carrier network coverage area. Contact your service provider for more details.
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Is the iPhone required for Apple Watch(cellular)?
While the new Apple Watch Series will have its own eSIM, you will still need to pair it with an iPhone. The current eSIM feature is available on the Apple Watch Series 3 and later models that run on watchOS 7 or higher. To use this feature, you will need an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 13 or a later version.
To check or download the latest software version on your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Software Update. You will also need the latest carrier settings. On your iPhone, tap Settings > General > About and follow the prompt to update to the latest carrier settings.